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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-25 Resch Redev Authority MinutesSOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING April 25, 2012 1200 County -City Building 10:30 a.m. 227 West Jefferson Boulevard Presiding: Raphael Thomas South Bend, IN 46601 The April 25, 2012 Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Authority was called to order at 10:31 a.m. by its President, Raphael Thomas. There was a quorum present. 1. ROLL CALL Members Present: Mr. Ray Thomas, President Ms. Carolyn V. Pfotenhauer, Vice President Member Absent: Mr. Jose Alvarez, Secretary Redevelopment Staff: Mr. Don Inks, Director of Economic Development Mrs. Jenny Hullinger, Recording Secretary 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes of February 15, 2012 Upon a motion by Carolyn Pfotenhauer, seconded b Ray Thomas the Authority Y Y y approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2011. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Authority approval requested for Blackthorn Corporate Park Bylaws Mr. Inks said the changes are just correcting the documents to come in line with what the practices are. The Corporate Park has been meeting annually, rather than semiannually, as the bylaws state. Upon a motion by Ms. Pfotenhauer, seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Authority approved the Blackthorn Corporate Park Bylaws, as presented. b. Authority approval requested for Blackthorn Corporate Park Covenants and Restrictions Mr. Inks said the changes have been made to reflect the actual practices. Educational uses had been restricted, and a school has been put in the Corporate Park so an allowance for schools has been made. Architectural fees are not typically charged. We have a Design Review Committee. All of the changes listed have been submitted to' the Owner's Association and to the Redevelopment Commission. Both groups have approved all the changes. D9 r41 The Redevelopment Authority April 25, 2012 Meeting Minutes Upon a motion by Ms. Pfotenhauer, seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Authority approved the Blackthorn Corporate Park Covenants and Restrictions as amended. C. Authority approval requested for Blackthorn Corporate Park Design Guidelines The Design Guidelines have been changed to reflect current practice. In some areas gutters are not necessary with all curb requirements. Bicycle and pedestrian circulation has been eliminated because the City is thinking of making a path on the south side of Nimtz Parkway, which is city owned rather than charging the businesses to have it run through their property. The City is debating about making the expense right now. From Moreau Court through out the park would run around a half a million dollars. It doesn't make sense to do that stretch in isolation so the City is seeking a grant to do from Moreau Court to Bendix and tie it in to some other bicycle and pedestrian paths. The federal money would require a 20% match in funds, which would come up to $330,000 - $350,000. The total for the path could run around $850,000. Septic systems are not done in the Corporate Park, so those were taken out of the Guidelines. Digital signage is becoming more common and the school has a digital sign now. Guy stakes on trees are not needed according to our landscape expert. Site amenities requirements are needed in submittal requirements so they are not needed in the Design Guidelines. Upon a motion by Ms. Pfotenhauer, seconded by Mr. Thomas, the Authority approved the Blackthorn Corporate Park Design Guidelines, as presented. 4. NEXT MEETING DATE: May 2, 2012 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Redevelopment Authority the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. -17Z �-A� � I%--, Carolyn Pfotenhauer, Vice - President 2 A j ar D nald Inks, Director